Professional Surgical Coder

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a Professional Surgical Coder to join their team in Weymouth, MA. This role involves coding diagnoses and procedures accurately, requiring strong analytical skills and prior coding experience. A hybrid position, candidates must reside in MA, RI, CT, or NH and have relevant certification.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional coding experience, preferably in surgical practice.
• CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes accurately and timely.
• Analyzes and interprets patient records for proper coding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Information Technology

Job description

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Requisition Number

R-19680

Facility

LOC0014 - 549 Columbian Street549 Columbian Street Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name

SHS Revenue Integrity

Status

Full time

Budgeted Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Here at South Shore Health, we have excellent full-time job opportunities to join our professional coder team!

The Professional Surgical Coder is an advanced coding position that is responsible for accurate and timely assignment of codes to diagnoses and procedures for all outpatient and inpatient diagnostic and procedural coding.

We are seeking candidates with two to three (2-3) years of professional coding experience required, preferably in a surgical practice. CCS or CCS-P or CPC or CPC-H - Certified Coding Specialist OR Certified Coding Specialist- Physician Based OR Certified Professional Coder OR Certified Professional Coder - Hospital preferred.

The Professional Surgical Coder will determine the proper diagnosis, assign co-morbidities and complications, secondary diagnoses and any HAC (Hospital Acquired conditions) documented, using established department policies and procedures in conjunction with the current versions of ICD 10 and CPT-4,

E/M codes and procedure codes.

This role is expected at South Shore Physician Ambulatory Enterprise to query providers when documentation requires clarification, and he/she proactively works with medical leadership to address concerning documentation trends.

The Professional Surgical Coder works with direct support from and under the direction of the Billing and Coding Manager to make certain their skills and knowledge remain in peak condition.

This is a hybrid position. Qualified candidates must reside in MA, RI, CT or NH.

Job Responsibilities

Analyzes patient medical records and interprets documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures performed. Assigns proper ICD10CM and CPT-4 diagnostic and procedural codes to charts and related records by reference to designated coding manuals and other reference material.

a - Codes 6-9 (# determined according to type of record coded) records per hour, consistently with 95% accuracy.

b - Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes for physicians in the inpatient, outpatient, and observation setting.

Identifies any and/or all complications or comorbidities.

a - Applies sequencing guidelines based on medical record information provided according to official coding rules

Assesses the appropriateness of medical record documentation to ensure that it supports the procedure(s), diagnosis', as well as complications and/or comorbid conditions documented. Consults with the appropriate provider to clarify medical record information.

a - Identifies any documentation inadequacies with provider and clarifies medical record information with courtesy and tact.

b - Retrieves any and all records corresponding to surgical cases, including laboratory/path reports to ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.

c – Ensures accurate, correctly coded information is entered into Epic.

Answers provider/clinician questions regarding coding principles,

a - Assist with coding queries for claims appeals and resolution.

b - Refer ancillary departments with coding questions to Professional coding manager.

Remains abreast of developments in medical record technology by pursuing a program of professional growth and development, attending educational programs and meetings, reviewing pertinent literature and so forth.

a - Utilizes professional affiliations, etc., in order to maintain current in professional developments.

b - Attends all pertinent coding seminars and Manager assigned training.

c - Utilize all available hospital-provided electronic resources.

• Works collaboratively with appropriate team members to recommend strategies for process improvement
• Assists in responses to audit review requests from outside the institution
• Abides by Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Meets coding, quality and productivity standards.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws as well as hospital policy and procedures
  
  

Technology and Learning

a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education - Preferred

Equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Medical Information Technology (with course work in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, ICD-10-CM coding required, and prospective payment preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

Two to three (2-3) years of professional coding experience required, preferably in a surgical practice

Required Additional Knowledge And Abilities

• CCS or CCS-P or CPC or CPC-H - Certified Coding Specialist OR Certified Coding Specialist- Physician Based OR Certified Professional Coder OR Certified Professional Coder - Hospital preferred.
• Strong proficient computer and data entry skills to gather and interpret data.
• Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret data.
  
  

7:00am - 3:30pm. This is a hybrid positions (candidates must live in MA, RI, CT or NH to be considered)

Responsibilities If Required

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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